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Food and drink across East Anglia

The East of England is a region where flavour feels close to the source. Fertile countryside, a long coastline and a strong community of growers, makers and chefs shape a food scene that’s both high quality and down to earth. Expect seasonal menus, great pubs, independent cafés and restaurants that make the most of what’s local, plus street food and markets for more casual bites. Seafood plays its part too, with coastal classics and ingredients that arrive fresh, alongside inland specialities from farms, dairies and small producers. If you like browsing, farmers’ markets and food festivals offer a chance to meet the people behind what you’re eating and stock up on things you’ll wish you’d taken home more of. Drinks are equally strong, with microbreweries, cider producers, distilleries and a growing number of vineyards offering tastings and relaxed days out. You’ll also find low and no options becoming more common, from kombucha to thoughtfully made soft drinks. Whether you plan a food-led escape or just want to eat well between adventures, this is a region that consistently delivers.

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The Globe Inn

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The Feathers

The Feathers is situated in the elegant Georgian town of Holt, only 3 miles from the Norfolk coast

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The Feathers

The Feathers is situated in the elegant Georgian town of Holt, only 3 miles from the Norfolk coast

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